I’m in the advice business, so I spend a lot of time offering my opinion on all variety of topics.

I am heartened to report that I am starting to see clients being tapped for new jobs, and am also seeing employers who are seeking new talent. This is great news for many reasons.

My latest career obsession is helping my 16 year old son figure out his future career. Now of course, he’s not worried at all; he has me to do that for him.

If you examine the sectors that have not only weathered this recession but are in growth mode, you will notice a pattern. The majority of them can be categorized under two headings: Protection and Detection.

When I talk to my clients about networking, one of the most difficult concepts to get across is the informational interview.

People who are out of work need ways to connect with others that will be personally enriching, use their skills and boost their confidence and ability to get a job. The best way to do this is to volunteer.

It’s called niche marketing, my friends, and it works. Who would you rather hire, the guy who says he is “open to anything” or the one who has deep experience in the specific area for which you’re hiring?

I had a bit of an epiphany the other day about why I enjoy being a career advisor. It links to one of the pastimes I enjoy most: playing Scrabble.

I was quoted in this past Sunday’s Career Couch column about how fraught networking with those who are employed can be since there are so many people out of work these days.